New regulations relating to the classification of medical devices have been issued by the General Office of the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA). Once these new guidelines come into effect, as of 1 August 2018, provincial food and drug administration bodies will be responsible for processing all medical device product classification applications submitted by applicants within their administrative regions. More

The Andean Community, which includes Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, recently adopted a regulation banning the use of anti-bacterial and anti-microbial agents in cosmetic and personal hygiene soaps, including liquid, bar, foam and gel soaps, shower gel, and any other type of hand and body soaps designed to be used with water. More

The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) has issued guidelines relating to the evaluation of consistent quality and efficacy of generic drugs. The guidelines apply to domestically-produced and imported generic drugs. More

Applicants registering medical devices will be required from 1 August 2018 to submit their applications according to the requirements stipulated in the updated Classification Catalogue of Medical Devices, according to the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA). More

In the wake of skyrocketing economic growth, Chinese people are enjoying a better quality of life and have become more health conscious. TKA Holdings (HK) Ltd specialises in the development of deep-processed natural and ecological products for marketing on the mainland. Danny Yu, Project Manager for TKA, spoke about his experience in tapping the mainland green and health products market. More

Hong Kong has a small cosmetics and toiletries manufacturing sector, with a number of companies producing mid-priced toiletries and perfumes under their own brands. Choi Fung Hong’s cosmetic brands, such as Joseristine, for instance, are made in Hong Kong. More